Seventy-five Local Families in Need Will Have a Complete Thanksgiving Meal Thanks to The Salvation Army and The McCallie School!

Chattanooga, TN – The Salvation Army has identified seventy-five needy families and registered them for Thanksgiving baskets. McCallie School was made aware of this need and stepped up to assist the hungry and vulnerable. Both The McCallie Middle School and Upper Schools collected turkeys/hens, potatoes, yams, vegetables dressing, and cranberry sauce for our local families who might not otherwise have a complete Thanksgiving meal to cook at home. The Salvation Army truck will pick up all the food tomorrow, November 17, at 10:30 AM at The McCallie School located at 500 Dodds Avenue in Chattanooga.

"I love that community service is a part of the McCallie educational experience and the students serve beyond their campus," states Kimberly George, Marketing Director of The Salvation Army. "This teaches our younger generation so much more than what can be learned in the classrooms and we are so grateful McCallie is joining us in 'doing the most good'."

The greater community is encouraged this holiday season to give their time just like these students. Volunteer opportunities can be found on www.csarmy.org . Folks can also call The Salvation Army at 423-756-1023 .

For more information, please contact Kimberly Kyriakidis George, Director of Marketing for The Salvation Army at 423-503-1801 .

About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 130 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. 82 cents of every dollar spent is used to carry out those services in 5,000 communities nationwide.

Our Mission

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.